There are 4 ways to get from Chatham to Montauk by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chatham, NJ to NYC - 43th St & Madison Avebus Nj
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 38m$69–122Drive 139.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chatham to Montaukcar 139.4 mi
3h 10m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Chatham to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
5h 7m$30–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Chatham to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 59m$36–82
Chatham to Montauk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Montauk is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chatham to Montauk is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Chatham, NJ and arriving at Montauk via 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Chatham and Montauk is 188 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chatham to Montauk without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chatham to Montauk, including transfers.
Chatham to Montauk bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from Chatham, NJ station.
Chatham to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Chatham station.
The best way to get from Chatham to Montauk is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $85 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Chatham, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Chatham, NJ to Montauk via NYC - 43th St & Madison Ave and 40th & Lex in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chatham to Montauk via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Chatham to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Chatham to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Chatham, NJ to NYC - 43th St & Madison Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Chatham to Montauk bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at NYC - 43th St & Madison Ave station.
Chatham to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Montauk is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Chatham to Montauk.
There are 106+ hotels available in Montauk.





